Planning Manager

Description:

Bennett & Game are delighted to have partnered exclusively with Brookworth Homes, a prestigious and award-winning regional housebuilder renowned for exceptional build quality, thoughtful design and high-specification developments across the South East. Brookworth Homes continue to experience steady and sustainable growth, with a strong future pipeline.

We are seeking a Planning Manager to join their expanding Land & Planning team based in Reigate, working alongside a collaborative group of six professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Planning Manager or a Planner seeking a genuine step up, with full support for progression.

Brookworth Homes are widely regarded as one of the premium residential developers in the Home Counties and South East, delivering products ranging from high-specification apartments through to luxury 5 and 6-bedroom houses. This represents a superb chance to join a developer that is proud of its reputation, design standards and build quality.

Planning Manager Salary & Benefits

Salary: £55k - £65k DOE
23 days holiday + bank holidays
£50 mobile phone allowance
Business mileage
NEST Pension
Other benefits to be discussed at interview
Planning Manager Job Overview

Appointment and coordination of external planning consultants on applications and appeals
Preparation, management and submission of planning applications
Managing planning conditions, amendments and compliance
Supporting the land team with appraisals and due diligence on potential acquisitions
Conducting comprehensive site assessments
Overseeing s106 agreements and contributing to the wider project management process
Working closely with the internal Land & Planning team to support delivery across the full planning lifecycle
Planning Manager Job Requirements

Open to all planning backgrounds including Housebuilder, Local Authority or Planning Consultancy
Suitable for an established Planning Manager or a Planner seeking progression
Planning-related degree (RTPI accredited preferred)
MRTPI preferred but not essential
Strong working knowledge of planning policy and application processes
Excellent communication skills and ability to work accurately under pressure
Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects
Full UK driving licenceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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